After the death of John Henrey in 1775, other leaders like Cornelius and Richard led the province. The Provincial Congress set up defense measures, created oathe for everyone to take , and recommended soldiers to fight in the war. The province raised two regiments for General George Washington's Continental Army. By early 1776, North Carolinians were fighting among themselves about the war against the british. The battle of moores creek bridge was as celebrated an american victory in the southern colonies as the 1775 Battle of bunker hill had been.
After the death of John Henrey in 1775, other leaders like Cornelius and Richard led the province. The Provincial Congress set up defense measures, created oathe for everyone to take , and recommended soldiers to fight in the war. The province raised two regiments for General George Washington's Continental Army. By early 1776, North Carolinians were fighting among themselves about the war against the british. The battle of moores creek bridge was as celebrated an american victory in the southern colonies as the 1775 Battle of bunker hill had been.